Lens Foundation
- Assets
- $329.7k
- Revenue
- $405.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Mt Pleasant, SC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-2708790
Organization Overview
Lens Foundation is located in Mt Pleasant, SC. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE LENS FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY IN CHARLESTON.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY EVENTS- THE LENS FOUNDATION HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENTS SO THAT YOUTH AND FAMILIES MAY ENGAGE IN RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING ACTIVITIES WITH CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS AND STAFF TO ENCOURAGE AND ENHANCE MUTUAL RESPECT. NINE EVENTS WERE HOSTED OR SPONSORED IN 2022.
COMMUNITY EVENTS- THE LENS FOUNDATION HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENTS SO THAT YOUTH AND FAMILIES MAY ENGAGE IN RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING ACTIVITIES WITH CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS AND STAFF TO ENCOURAGE AND ENHANCE MUTUAL RESPECT. NINE EVENTS WERE HOSTED OR SPONSORED IN 2022.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS- THE LENS FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH DIVISION, OR OPERATED BY OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT. THREE PROGRAMS WERE SUPPORTED IN 2022.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS- THE LENS FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH DIVISION, OR OPERATED BY OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT. THREE PROGRAMS WERE SUPPORTED IN 2022.
POLICE RECOGNITION- THE LENS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE OFFICERS AND STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES OF THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT BY SPONSORING MORALE-BOOSTING INITIATIVES THAT SHOW THE COMMUNITY'S APPRECIATION FOR ALL THAT THEY DO. FIVE PROJECTS WERE ACCOMPLISHED IN 2022, INCLUDING THE FIRST POLICE AWARDS RECOGNITION BANQUET WHICH WILL BECOME AN ANNUAL EVENT, AND THE CREATION OF THE POLICE RECOGNITION WALL TO HONOR CPD OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. PUBLIC SAFETY- THE LENS FOUNDATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY AWARENESS OPPORTUNITIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE MOUNTED PATROL, K9 OFFICERS, AND BIKE PATROL SERVICES OF THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT.
POLICE RECOGNITION- THE LENS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE OFFICERS AND STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES OF THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT BY SPONSORING MORALE-BOOSTING INITIATIVES THAT SHOW THE COMMUNITY'S APPRECIATION FOR ALL THAT THEY DO. FIVE PROJECTS WERE ACCOMPLISHED IN 2022, INCLUDING THE FIRST POLICE AWARDS RECOGNITION BANQUET WHICH WILL BECOME AN ANNUAL EVENT, AND THE CREATION OF THE POLICE RECOGNITION WALL TO HONOR CPD OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. PUBLIC SAFETY- THE LENS FOUNDATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY AWARENESS OPPORTUNITIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE MOUNTED PATROL, K9 OFFICERS, AND BIKE PATROL SERVICES OF THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Caulk Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Catherine Brack Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Price Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Clarice Cawood Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Schimpf Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Randhir Makkar Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $304,359 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $113,759 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,539 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $418,118 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $45 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$12,860 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $405,303 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,553 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $300 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $19,875 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,437 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,913 |
| Office expenses | $2,910 |
| Information technology | $2,400 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,853 |
| All other expenses | $172,164 |
| Total functional expenses | $236,655 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $326,755 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,983 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $329,738 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,312 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,500 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,812 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $322,926 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $329,738 |